Neurodiagnostic Supervisor - Electroencephalography

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Location: Duke Hospital (Neurodiagnostic Lab) 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 

Occupational Summary

Manage, supervise, and coordinate operational activities within the Neurodiagnostic department. This role is in-person, mainly weekday hours with occasional nights or weekends as needed. The primary work location for this role is the Duke University Hospital Main Campus in Durham, North Carolina. Occasional travel to other sites is required, including Duke Regional Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital.

Work Performed

• Supervise and coordinate the staff and daily operations of the EEG department.

• Supervise and coordinate the schedule for the group, ensuring proper distribution of assignments, adequate staffing, space, and facilities for subsequent performance of duties.

• Maintain competencies for a variety of complex specialized procedures including, but not limited to, electroencephalography and epilepsy monitoring.

• Coordinate, develop, and implement departmental policies and procedures.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, policies, procedures, and regulations in the performance of EEG testing.

• Maintain equipment in proper working condition; troubleshoot equipment problems and make minor repairs or promptly submit tickets for repairs.

• Liaise with equipment vendors for malfunctions and other needs.

• Utilize and maintain familiarity with Natus equipment (or similar).

• Maintain liaison with medical, nursing, and other hospital personnel.

• Assist in the evaluation of capital purchases and lab supplies.

• Assist in determining fiscal requirements and preparing budgetary recommendations; monitor, verify, and reconcile the expenditure of budgeted funds.

• Serve as a liaison and resource to staff, fellows, and attending physicians for equipment used in daily operations.

• Train and instruct personnel on technical procedures performed in the department.

• Perform various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, disciplinary actions, and vacation scheduling.

• Assist with the departmental accreditation process.

• Perform and provide instruction in the performance of electroencephalographic procedures in outpatient and inpatient settings.

• Maintain proficiency in the electroencephalographic evaluation of presurgical candidates in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, including invasive monitoring.

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Supervision

• Budget Projections

• Analyze Trends

• Interviewing Skills

• Personnel Practices

• Duke Payroll System

• PC Word Processing Software

• PC Spreadsheet Software

• PC Database Management Software

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in biology, physiology, psychology, or a related field.

• Preferred: Graduate of a Neurodiagnostic Technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or equivalent formal training.

Experience

• Required: 3 years of experience in Neurodiagnostics including, but not limited to, EEG, Evoked Potentials, Epilepsy, PSG, and TCDs.

• Preferred: At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Required: Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) credential – ABRET.

• Preferred: Certificate in Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) credential – ABRET.